What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Associate position at 200 Academy?
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The Department of Atmospheric Science at The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science at the University of Miami has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Post Doctoral Associate in the general area of climate change, with a focus on improving our understanding of the coupled response of the hydrological cycle, radiative feedbacks, and the large-scale atmospheric and oceanic circulation. Our research group uses satellite data sets and in situ observations along with coupled ocean-atmosphere models to diagnose and improve our understanding of key radiative and hydrologic processes. A successful candidate will conduct original research, write manuscripts for publication, participate in professional meetings, and collaborate with faculty and graduate students at the University of Miami, Princeton University, and other institutions. The position will also encourage candidates to develop and pursue their own areas of research interest. Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences or a relevant field, a strong mathematics and physics background, excellent writing and speaking skills, and strong programming abilities. Experience analyzing large satellite data sets and/or model simulations is also desirable. The position can start immediately, though the starting date is negotiable based on mutual interest. The initial appointment will be for one year and renewable depending on availability of funding for two additional years. Salary is competitive based on experience and qualifications. The University of Miami offers competitive benefits. The position is open until filled and full consideration will be given to applications received by Oct 1, 2024. To apply for the position, please submit a complete CV, and a letter expressing research interests to www.miami.edu/careers. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A9 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
